Priestnall School — Secondary School in Stockport

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Priestnall School

Stockport, SK4 3HP

1,285 Pupils

1,275 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

13.60% FSM %

672 Boys

613 Girls

About Priestnall School

Priestnall School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Stockport, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,285 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,275. Current headteacher: Rachel Howarth.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Stockport or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Stockport
Region	North West
Administrative District	Stockport
Parliamentary Constituency	Stockport
Ward	Heatons North
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE LAURUS TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2023
UKPRN	10092900
URN	149936
Data Last Updated	19-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Mark Farrar	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynsey Burridge	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Tom Gilbart	Local Governor	01/06/2025	31/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachel Howarth	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Suzie Jhanji	Local Governor	01/02/2025	31/01/2029	Elected by school staff
Ms Cat Jolleys	Local Governor	20/10/2025	19/10/2029	Elected by parents
Ms Linzi Knowles	Local Governor	01/04/2025	31/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Ledger	Local Governor	01/01/2025	31/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Katie McKnight	Local Governor	01/09/2023	11/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board